Good Deeds
“Wesley Deeds is about to discover the person he was meant to be.”
Synopsis
For all his life, wealthy businessman Wesley Deeds has done what's expected of him and has settled into a predictable routine. His scripted life begins to change, however, when he meets Lindsey Wakefield, a struggling single mother who works as a night janitor for his corporation and has just been evicted. He offers to help Lindsey get back on her feet and, though he's already engaged, romantic sparks begin to fly. Suddenly, he finds himself torn between what is expected of him and what he really wants.
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Official Trailer #1Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-12-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 23, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$14M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$35.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.54x
+$21.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tyler Perry
- Screenplay & Story
- Tyler Perry
- Original Score
- Aaron Zigman
- Original Title
- Good Deeds
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Budget
- $14M
- Worldwide Gross
- $35.6M
- Production Studios
- Tyler Perry Studios, Lionsgate
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry
Aaron Zigman
Alexander Gruszynski
Maysie Hoy
Joseph P. Genier, Ozzie Areu, Michael Paseornek, Tyler Perry, Paul Hall
Department Leadership Roster
Aaron Zigman
Original Music Composer
Ina Mayhew
Production Design
Tyler Perry
Director
Tyler Perry
Screenplay
Maysie Hoy
Editor
Ozzie Areu
Producer
Tyler Perry
Producer
Paul Hall
Producer
Alexander Gruszynski
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Good Deeds
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Good Deeds about?
For all his life, wealthy businessman Wesley Deeds has done what's expected of him and has settled into a predictable routine. His scripted life begins to change, however, when he meets Lindsey Wakefield, a struggling single mother who works as a night janitor for his corporation and has just been evicted. He offers to help Lindsey get back on her feet and, though he's already engaged, romantic sparks begin to fly. Suddenly, he finds himself torn between what is expected of him and what he really wants.
Who directed Good Deeds?
Good Deeds was directed by Tyler Perry.
Who stars in Good Deeds?
The principal cast of Good Deeds includes Tyler Perry, Thandiwe Newton, Gabrielle Union, Brian J. White, Phylicia Rashād.
When was Good Deeds released and how long is it?
Good Deeds was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
What was the box office and production budget of Good Deeds?
Good Deeds had a reported production budget of $14M and grossed $35.6M at the worldwide box office (2.54 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Good Deeds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Good Deeds was composed by Aaron Zigman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Good Deeds?
Good Deeds holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).